Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
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Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
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Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
Thailand
Brazil
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
Singapore
Brazil
Top Exporter
Thailand
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Rambota
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Sapindaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Nephelium
Passiflora
Species
N. lappaceum
P. edulis
Generic Group
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Passion Flower
Difference Between Rambutan and Passionfruit
We might think that Rambutan and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Passionfruit with peel is 69.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Passionfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Passionfruit is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.